Optical coherence tomography.
Clin Dermatol
; 39(4): 624-634, 2021.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34809767
ABSTRACT
During the past decade, noninvasive imaging has emerged as a valuable tool in clinical dermatology and dermatologic research. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is one such type of noninvasive imaging. OCT uses the principle of interferometry to produce real-time images. A low-power diode laser shines infrared light onto tissues, which reflects back to an optical fiber interferometer. Using time delay and the backscattered light intensity, a two-dimensional image akin to an ultrasound is rendered. We review the history, types, and modalities of OCT, plus the many applications of frequency domain, high definition, and dynamic OCT in practice, including its utility in diagnosis, monitoring, and grading disease severity in a variety of cutaneous conditions.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias
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Tomografia de Coerência Óptica
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos